In January 2013, 30 Minute Music Hour host/producer Andy Moore announced that PHOX, an emerging musical group with roots in Baraboo, would perform for our little half-hour music program. His memo to WPT staff read, “Our show has also featured acts that will soon “break out” to national and international audiences. PHOX, a vocal-centric pop band from Madison, is surely one.”
PHOX’s “break out” is happening now! NPR’s popular “First Listen” series is currently featuring the band’s debut self-titled album. By debuting their album on “First Listen,” PHOX joins the company of Willie Nelson, Bon Iver, Mavis Staples, David Byrne and plenty more established artists who have launched albums via NPR.
Listen to the debut album from PHOX on NPR First Listen
See more emerging artists on 30 Minute Music Hour. The online archive has nearly 100 performances including Mama Digdown’s Brass Band, Klassik with Fresh Cut Collective, Kyle Henderson and more bands featured on the new season, which airs Saturday nights at 10:30 on Wisconsin Public Television.
A native of the Chicago ‘burbs, Michael is a good interview and as with all of our guests, very passionate about film. What sets him apart, in my opinion, is his work ethic. As a member of the first graduating class of Chicago’s Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, Noens has directed seven feature films and two short films since 2007. Anyone who has made an indie or is an informed viewer knows what an insane pace that is. And given that most are created on shoestring budgets, one has to admire his love for his craft. Check out his film and a great discussion beforehand this Friday night on Wisconsin Public Television. Hope to see you then!
